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Aerodactyl @ Choice Band
Ability: Unnerve
EVs: 252 Atk / 80 Def / 176 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Pursuit
- Aqua Tail
Aerodactyl is a potent threat due to its high Speed, which allows it to outpace most of the NU metagame, meaning it's often able to use a Choice Band-boosted Stone Edge before the foe can attack. Thanks to its high Speed, Aerodactyl also acts as a check to top threats such as Sceptile, Sneasel, and Heliolisk. Earthquake and Aqua Tail are the coverage moves of choice, allowing Aerodactyl to hit Steel- and Ground-types such as Steelix, Rhydon, and Klinklang super effectively. Pursuit lets Aerodactyl trap Psychic- and Ghost-types such as Assault Vest Slowbro as well as Colbur Berry Rotom and Dhelmise, which can't use their item due to Aerodactyl's Unnerve ability. Aerodactyl's poor bulk and mediocre defensive typing mean it often struggles to switch in, so Pokemon that can bring it in via U-turn or Volt Switch such as Decidueye, Heliolisk, and Rotom are appreciated; the latter also provides crucial Defog support.
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